Batch 3 : collecting payments / shipping : [check order status]
Aug 29: Reservation payment instructions were sent.
Sep 13: New pre-orders are still being accepted, but keep in mind that the total quantity of kits is now limited.
Oct 13: PCB factory sent me less PCBs than I thought I ordered, hence the delay in production. In the mean time PayPal decided to apply some restrictions on my account after I withdrew 2K USD. I call them time to time and ask the status of my case, but it seems they just can't do their job properly. I'm not processing new pre-orders since Sep 19, when my account was restricted. They say I should expect restrictions to be removed in 2-3 working days, let's see.
Oct 17: As I expected, PayPal just sent another request for shipping confirmation of the transaction which didn't intend shipping.
Oct 19: PayPal removed restrictions from my account. I'm going to continue collecting deposit payments soon.
Nov 1: PayPal admitted that personal payments were disabled for my account. I adjusted the price to compensate the fees. In the mean time PCBs were released from the factory and I expect them to arrive in about a week.
Since the total quantity of kits to be made is now limited, there's no point to continue accepting deposit payments. New orders will be processed once I have everything ready for shipping.
Nov 7: Bare PCBs arrived. Assembly will be started in a few days.
Dec 12: Assembly completed, now preparing for shipping.
Dec 15: First invoices were sent.
Dec 24: 4 orders shipped.
Dec 26: 19 orders shipped.
Dec 31: 1 order shipped.
Jan 13: 31 orders shipped.
Jan 20: 25 orders shipped.
Jan 27: 16 orders shipped.
Mar 2: 16 orders shipped.

How to buyPre-order form (submit once and wait until I contact you):https://goo.gl/forms/1EqR0T8ngpCAhMoI2The price is $58 + $5 worldwide shipping (you can also pay equivalent amount in EUR, GBP, CAD, CHF and RUB). Free local pickup is available in Moscow, Russia.I can install the kit in your machine for a fee, but contact me first my email (you can find it in the manual.

Q: Does the brightness control work?A: Brightness control does work in dual display mode: FHD display + fake display for brightness control (appears as "Dummy Display"). Otherwise brightness is fixed at 100%. BIOS (or coreboot) patch is required to overcome this limitation (I'm working on it).

Q: Can I use docking station with this mod?A: You can use UltraBase Series 3 without any problem. However, when using Mini Dock Series 3, the internal display will go blank (and second DVI/DisplayPort on dock will be non functional). To overcome this issue, you can tape a row of DP#2 pins inside the docking connector. A guide for this will be posted soon.

Q: Does this mod support X220T/X230T?A: No. It's technically possible to design special version of the adapter board that would fit in tablet, but then you'll need to replace the screen. Which, again, is technically possible, but not really doable.

Q: What shipping method do you use?A: The kit is shipped as small registered package (you'll have a tracking number).

Q: I have just submitted the order form, what should I do now?A: Patience! I'll receive your order and will reply with payment instructions if there's a kit available for you. I ship in 2-3 days after you make the payment and send you a tracking number. Remember to check your spam folder because sometimes my messages can end up there. You'll have 7 days after receiving the payment instructions to make the payment.

Q: I have submitted my order around the start of 2nd batch, but have yet to receive a message or confirmation.A: That means your turn is yet to come. Watch this thread for news and check your mailbox regularly.

Q: Does any of tested displays have PWM/flickering backlight or ghosting/burn in issues?A: No and no. All 3 displays use flicker-free backlight and don't show any ghosting.

Q: Why is Pepe on the PCB?A: Smug Pepe depicts the feel I got when I first made FHD display work in my X230. Then it just occurred to me that it would be a nice touch to put Pepe on the board, and so I did.

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In less than 24 hours! I'm preparing 43 kits for shipping ATM. Additional 13 kits will be ready in a few days. As before, I'll reserve some of them for russian buyers. And maybe put the last kit on eBay.

Have you seen these displays side by side? Panelook says the SPB3 is 6 bit color at 400 nits, and the SPB4 is 8 bit at 300 nits. Do you think these are accurate and is there a big difference in brightness between the displays? 400 nits is in the range of outdoor usable, do you think that's the case?

timsydney wrote:
Have you seen these displays side by side? Panelook says the SPB3 is 6 bit color at 400 nits, and the SPB4 is 8 bit at 300 nits. Do you think these are accurate and is there a big difference in brightness between the displays? 400 nits is in the range of outdoor usable, do you think that's the case?

Panelook may be wrong since there's no datasheet for SPB3. To make a fair comparison I would have to get them side-by-side. I have SPB4 in my X230, but SPB3 was sold to local buyer. We meet sometimes, so I hope to catch him with his modded X220 and make a comparison.